PSYC 593

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Credit: 2 OR 4 hours.

Discussion of current topics in their historical setting, with special emphasis on research problems.

2 or 4 graduate hours. No professional credit. May be repeated if topics vary.

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PSYC 593 class schedule data for fall 2017
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
38128	Lecture-Discussion	BW2	9:00AM -10:50AM	W	508 Psychology Building	Roberts, B	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/28/17-12/13/17 Credit: 2 hours Section Title: Topics in Personality Psyc Section Info: The field of personality psychology has experienced a renaissance in the last decade that makes it difficult, if not impossible to cover the field in one semester. Topics in Personality Psychology will complement the SPO 541 course and cover topics that are newer or not directly related to core issues in personality psychology. These topics will include, but not be limited to issues such as personality and social relationships, social cognitive models of personality, new methodological approaches in personality psychology, specific topics, such as emotion, moral personality, narrative approaches, personality and culture, the dark triad, and the interface with other fields, such as political science, education, business, economics, and medicine. Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
41695	Lecture-Discussion	DA	ARRANGED	n.a.	Location Pending	Albarracin, D	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/28/17-12/13/17 Special Approval: Instructor Approval Required Credit: 4 hours Section Title: Adv Issues in Soc Psy Theory Section Info: We will read classic social psychology papers to analyze how these findings have been preserved or distorted as they are reported in reference books and social psychology textbooks. Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
38121	Lecture-Discussion	DH	9:00AM -10:50AM	F	608 Psychology Building	Hyde, D	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/28/17-12/13/17 Section Title: Dev. Cog. Neuroscience Section Info: This course will ask how neuroscience has informed our understanding of the nature, origins, and development of human cognition. We will focus on the use of fMRI, MRI, EEG/ERP, and fNIRS with human infants, children, and adults, while also incorporating findings from comparative neurophysiology and behavior. Test cases will include the investigation of language, literacy, mathematics, and social cognitive development. Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
55775	Lecture-Discussion	DIV	9:00AM -10:50AM	T	708 Psychology Building	Aber, M	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/28/17-12/13/17 Credit: 4 hours Section Title: ClinComm Diversity & Inclusion Section Info: Examines issues of human diversity in clinical and community psychology through a variety of theoretical frames with emphasis on history, power and privilege. Aims to increase awareness of and capacity to think critically about the relevance of diversity for clinical and community theory, research, intervention and professional roles. Reviews theory and research that challenges dominant narratives, social norms and structures that underlie intentional and unintentional harms or bias.
42994	Lecture-Discussion	FW2	2:30PM -3:50PM	M	608 Psychology Building	Wang, R	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/28/17-12/13/17 Credit: 4 hours Section Title: Visual Perceptn & Cog Control Section Info: Register for 2 or 4 credit hours. This seminar examines various aspects of visual processes and cognitive control, focusing on mind wandering, voluntary action, eye movements, and perception in virtual reality. Students will read and present relevant articles, and discuss their planned/on-going research on these topics. Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
39837	Lecture-Discussion	JJ	3:00PM -4:50PM	F	508 Psychology Building	Juraska, J	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/28/17-12/13/17 Credit: 4 hours Section Title: Adolescence & Mental Disorders Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
39832	Lecture-Discussion	WH	ARRANGED	n.a.	Location Pending	Heller, W	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/28/17-12/13/17 Special Approval: Instructor Approval Required Credit: 4 hours Section Title: Neuropsychological Assessment Section Info: Topic: Neuropsychological Assessment of Children, Adolescents, and Adults This course will provide students with in-depth experience in comprehensive neuropsychological assessment for children, adolescents and adults. Students will have the opportunity to learn and master a wide variety of tests and measures used to assess cognitive, emotion, and social function. Readings, case conferences, and discussions will focus on analysis and interpretation of testing data and other sources of information. Cases generally involve individuals with complex neurocognitive and neuropsychiatric issues which intersect with social, emotional, and environmental challenges. Students attending this seminar will be exposed to hypothesis building and testing, measurement strategies and interpretation of data, and use of the literature to investigate and determine fundamental neuropsychological mechanisms and their interactions with other factors in explaining functional impairments. Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.